Sustainability Matters…
Approximately
Less than 1% of water on earth is available freshwater.
The remaining freshwater is locked in glaciers or trapped underground.
https://www.usbr.gov/mp/arwec/water-facts-ww-water-sup.html.
Each year 1/3 of global food production for human consumption is lost or wasted.
If food loss and waste were a country, it would be the 3rd-largest emitter of CO2 (greenhouse gases) – behind China and the U.S.
91% of the world’s plastic is not recycled. An estimated 8 million metric tons – or 5 grocery bags full of plastic for every foot of coastline – ends up in the ocean each year.
1-in-9 deaths around the world are caused by air pollution.
….and how you invest can make a difference
Sustainable investing or responsible investing refers to investment strategies that aim to create long-term value for investors while also contributing to a better environment, healthier communities and good corporate governance practices.
In this video, Max Zehrt, AVP and Head of ESG, AGF Investments Inc., explains how sustainable investing (also known as responsible investing, values-based investing, socially responsible investing or SRI) can help manage risk and aim to enhance long-term performance.
To find out how you can make an impact with your investing, contact your financial advisor. To learn more about our sustainable investing capabilities, visit AGF.com/sustainable.
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